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Jan. 6, 2023
DAF world class athletes train, compete for spot on Team USA

The Department of the Air Force’s newest crop of World Class Athlete Program, or WCAP, athletes began training with the hopes of competing at the Olympics to represent the Air Force and the nation.
Jan. 6, 2023
DAF world class athletes train, compete for spot on Team USA

The Department of the Air Force’s newest crop of World Class Athlete Program, or WCAP, athletes began training with the hopes of competing at the Olympics to represent the Air Force and the nation.
Nov. 13, 2022
X-37B Orbital Test Vehicle concludes 6th successful mission

The U.S. Space Force’s unmanned, reusable spaceplane, X-37B Orbital Test Vehicle-6, successfully deorbited and landed after completing a 908-day mission.
June 6, 2022
Air Force announces winners of this year’s DAF art contest

The Air Force Services Center recently announced the winners of this year’s Air Force Art Contest. More than 2,240 pieces of art submitted from over 1,600 participants of all ages who used a variety of media. Air Force Materiel Command installations had multiple winners in the youth categories.
March 25, 2022
Air Force World Class Athlete,shooting programs relocated to Colorado Springs

Airman and Guardian Olympians now have a new home, as the Department of the Air Force relocated its World Class Athlete and Air Force Shooting programs to Colorado Springs, Colorado. The move should improve program management and strengthen collaboration between the Air Force and the Olympic and
March 23, 2022
Application window opens for Olympic hopefuls

The application window for Airmen, Guardians, Reservists and Guardsmen who dream of Olympic competition is now open. Department of the Air Force and Space Force athletes have 45 days to apply to begin their training with the hopes of competing in the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris, France. Once
Jan. 27, 2022
Air Force announces Spark Tank ‘22 finalists

As the Department’s flagship innovation event, Spark Tank plays a central role in establishing the Department’s strategic mindset for delivering future capabilities.
July 9, 2021
USAFA Cadet Summer Program returns to Tyndall AFB

TYNDALL AIR FORCE BASE, Fla. -- After a year-long hiatus due to COVID-19, the U.S. Air Force Academy Cadet Summer Program recently returned to the Air Force Civil Engineer Center’s Readiness Laboratory here. The month-long annual research program that began in 2008 is an opportunity for second and
April 14, 2021
Roth escapes Pentagon “bubble” to learn directly from Airmen and Guardians

Acting Secretary of the Air Force John P. Roth travelled recently to bases in Ohio, Utah, Nevada and California to review programs, meet Airmen and Guardians, receive updates from assorted commanders and senior officials, and engage with three members of Congress on their own turf.
May 29, 2020
Final changes to Air Force song announced

The announcement by Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. David L. Goldfein, completes a two-step process in which male-only references were revised to capture the distinguished service, the high standards, and central role that women play in every facet of the modern United States Air Force.
Feb. 27, 2020
Updating our alma mater to celebrate all of us

The Air Force chief of staff speaks out on changes to the U.S. Air Force Song.
Nov. 2, 2019
Barrett publicly sworn in as secretary of the Air Force

David Norquist, deputy secretary of defense, conducted the public swearing-in, which preceded Barrett’s first formal remarks since becoming the secretary. Barrett said her highest priority is protecting – and prolonging – the Air Force’s unrivaled excellence.

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